The Falcons are sitting at a putrid 0-4 heading into Week 5, their worst start since 1999 when the team would go on to finish with a 5-11 record. Notably, that team did manage to avoid an 0-5 start by winning against a divisional opponent—in that case, the Saints. Atlanta’s best chance for a win thus far comes against the Panthers (2-2), who are having a surprisingly good start to the season but should be an easier matchup...at least, on paper.
Let’s take a closer look at how the Falcons and the Panthers match up statistically on offense and defense.